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Vietnamese authorities are expected to finalize the prosecution and trial of 21 serious cases of corruption and economic misconduct in 2018, the Vietnam News Agency has reported. The 13th session of the Central Steering Committee on Corruption Prevention and Control, chaired by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, was held in Hanoi on Monday. Speaking at the gathering, General Secretary Trong said that the fight against corruption should be intensified this year, with "higher determination, perseverance and efficiency." The Vietnamese Party chief hailed anti-corruption efforts in 2017, which he claimed had made a "good impression and strengthened public trust." “Court trials have become more transparent, democratic, and in accordance with the current law. The sentences have been strict yet very humane,” Trong said. Disciplinary actions were taken at over 300 Party organizations, while more than 18,600 Party members were sanctioned for … [Read more...] about 21 corruption cases to be heard in 2018: Vietnam Party chief

HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has stated that the fight against corruption should be sped up with greater determination, perseverance and efficiency this year. During the 13th session of the Central Steering Committee on Corruption Prevention and Control in Hà Nội on Monday, the Party chief, who is also head of the committee, lauded anti-corruption achievements last year. He said these have strengthened public trust. A number of legal documents on administration decentralisation, personnel appointment and rotation were issued while inspection and supervision were strengthened, thereby reclaiming trillions of đồng for the State budget. The committee launched eight groups to inspect the investigation and prosecution of serious and complicated economic and corruption cases that caught public concern in 20 localities. Inspectors, auditors, ministries and agencies concerned together to … [Read more...] about Corruption fight to be sped up: Party chief

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who is also head of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption, made the statement while chairing its 13th meeting in Hanoi on January 22 to review its performance in 2017 and devise tasks for 2018. Speaking at the meeting, the Party leader highlighted the achievements that the committee gained in corruption prevention and control in the past year. It is crucial to enhance education and communication of laws on anti-corruption among people to fight against wrong and distorted allegations, he added. The Party chief also noted that the committee should focus on directing the handling and effective prevention of the harassment for people and enterprises (petty corruption) as well as strictly punishing and eliminating corrupt officials from administrative agencies. He called for the acceleration of the process of verification, investigation, prosecution and adjudication of serious yet complicated corruption and economic cases. Party General … [Read more...] about Party chief urges acceleration of building anti-corruption institutions

During the 13th session of the Central Steering Committee on Corruption Prevention and Control in Hanoi on January 22, the Party chief, who is also head of the committee, lauded achievements in the effort in 2017, saying these have strengthened public trust. CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the event A number of legal documents on administration decentralization, personnel appointment and rotation were issued while inspection and supervision were strengthened, thereby proposing reclamation of trillions of VND to the State budget. The committee launched eight groups to inspect investigation and prosecution of serious and complicated economic and corruption cases that caught public concern in 20 localities. Inspectors, auditors, ministries and agencies concerned worked closely and effectively together to uncover violations, which affirmed the Party and State’s determination in the fight. About key tasks this year, Trong asked for hastening the process of … [Read more...] about Fight against corruption should be sped up: Party chief

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the Mexican Senate Ernesto Cordero Arroyo (Source: VNA) During a reception on January 20th for President of the Mexican Senate Ernesto Cordero Arroyo, the Vietnamese Party chief applauded the Mexican delegation’s attendance at the ongoing 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) in Hanoi. He spoke highly of the role and position of Mexico in Latin America, and thanked Mexican people for their solidarity and support for Vietnam in its cause of national liberation and reunification in the past. He reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance of strengthening friendship and cooperation with Mexico’s State, parliament, political parties and people. For his part, Ernesto Cordero Arroyo praised Vietnam’s domestic and foreign policies, and achievements as well as the role of the country in the region and the world, believing that Vietnam will make greater successes in the coming … [Read more...] about Party chief calls for enhanced Vietnam

During a reception on January 20 for President of the Mexican Senate Ernesto Cordero Arroyo, the Vietnamese Party chief applauded the Mexican delegation’s attendance at the ongoing 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) in Hanoi.He spoke highly of the role and position of Mexico in Latin America, and thanked Mexican people for their solidarity and support for Vietnam in its cause of national liberation and reunification in the past.He reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance of strengthening friendship and cooperation with Mexico’s State, parliament, political parties and people. For his part, Ernesto Cordero Arroyo praised Vietnam’s domestic and foreign policies, and achievements as well as the role of the country in the region and the world, believing that Vietnam will make greater successes in the coming time.He affirmed the desire and determination to promote the friendship and cooperation between the two … [Read more...] about Party chief calls for enhanced Vietnam- Mexico relations

Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong greets APPF-26 delegation heads (Source: VNA) He lauded the APPF-26 theme on “promoting parliamentary partnership for peace, innovation and sustainable development”, saying it reflects the priorities of the region, meeting the aspiration and benefits of the regional people. Informing the delegates of Vietnam’s reform, development orientations and foreign policy, the Party chief affirmed that Vietnam is consistently pursuing a policy of peace, independence, self-reliance, cooperation and development, and being a friend of all nations and a responsible member of the international community. He extended his thanks to the parliaments, governments and people of the regional nations for the support they have provided for Vietnam over the past years, adding that Vietnam hopes to continue strengthening the friendship and cooperation with all of them. The guests expressed their admiration at Vietnam’s economic achievements and the … [Read more...] about Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong greets APPF-26 delegation heads

Vietnam and Indonesia have similar benefits so the two sides neede to continue strengthening further comprehensive cooperation, the General Secretary said.The Party Chief believed that the visit would contribute to boosting the friendship and cooperation ties between the two legislative agencies in particular and between the two countries in general. On the same day, Speaker of Indonesian Regional Representatives Council Oesman Sapta Odang visited and paid a courtesy greeting to Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang. President Tran Dai Quang appreciated cooperation of the partner in the fields of economy, trade and investment, defense and security and collaboration in solving issues of Vietnamese fishermen in a spirit of friendship, humanity and solidarity.BY ANH THU- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Party Chief receives Speaker of Indonesian Regional Representatives Council

The leader of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and the man behind the country’s sweeping corruption crackdown attended a meeting with the police force on January 16 to consolidate his control and call for even stronger efforts. Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the national conference of the Public Security Ministry on Jan 16. Photo: VNA Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was the guest of honor at the Ministry of Public Security’s year-end national conference, where he delivered an address. He said the police had done a good job of containing crime and investigating major corruption cases in 2017, adding that the fight should be just as tough and strong this year.This is why it is necessary to ensure the Party’s absolute and comprehensive leadership of public security forces. Operations must be increased against trans-border, hi-tech, and drug crimes, and violations of laws relating to the environment, food safety, and taxation, while enhancing the … [Read more...] about Party Chief: Corruption fight as tough and strong in 2018

Dinh La Thang tells court the pressure for project progress led to him acting unlawfully. Mr. Dinh La Thang was in the dock on January 9 The second day of the trial of 22 executives charged over losses totaling hundreds of millions of dollars at the State oil firm PetroVietnam saw a once-rising political star admit to violating rules in appointing one of the group’s construction subsidiaries as the contractor of a thermal power plant.Dinh La Thang, the first former Politburo member to face trial in decades, told the court that when he was PetroVietnam Chairman he was tasked with directing members to approve its strategic direction, implement Party guidelines and resolutions from the Board of Directors, and sign documents on behalf of the Board.According to Thang, the government permitted PetroVietnam to provide investment and development services, under which the group was entitled to appoint member companies to the group’s portfolios, including turning the … [Read more...] about Ex-HCMC Party Chief cites “impatience” for violations